ALL COUNCIL
- Sympathy Brian A. Mitchell, Sr.
N. FIELD
- Recognize Sheila O’Callaghan
B. FIELDS
- Sympathy Wilson Williams, Jr.
HARLEE
- Sympathy Noreen Maddox-Johnson
OLIVER
- Sympathy Mildred Wilson
WALSH
- Sympathy James W. Berrien, Sr.
- Sympathy Joan Olivere
Agenda for Regular Meeting
03/03/2022 6:30 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING WITH REMOTE PARTICIPATION
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Committee Report
Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report
Non-Legislative Business
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Note: In an effort to protect the public and city employees during the recent, rapid increase of COVID infection resulting from the Omicron variant during the Governor’s continuing state of public health emergency, the President of City Council has decided pursuant to his authority under the Freedom of Information Act that this meeting of Council shall be fully virtual with no anchor location. City Council Chambers and Committee Room will not be used for the meeting,
or open to the public. Members of the public are also welcomed to observe the proceeding and participate by ZOOM or by telephone through the links provided here:
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Legislative Business
Congo (Harlee presented on behalf of Congo)
Agenda Item #0140 - Res. 22-010
Adopted
A Resolution Filling the At-Large Vacancy Created by the Resignation of Former Council Member At-Large Rysheema J. Dixon in Accordance with City Charter Section 2-101 and City Code Section 2-34
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution fills, pursuant to City Charter Section 2-101 and City Code Section 2-34, the vacancy created by the resignation of former Council Member At-Large Rysheema J. Dixon in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole of City Council.
DARBY
Agenda Item #0021 (Rev. 3) - Sub. 3 to Ord. 21-007
3rd & Final Reading - Passed
Amend Chapters 5 and 34 of the City Code to Require Notice and Opportunity to Appeal Violations Related to the Failure to Obtain a Business License to Operate a Residential Rental Dwelling Unit Prior to Imposition of a Civil Fine
Synopsis: This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Substitute No. 3 to Ordinance No. 21-007 requires the Department of Licenses and Inspections to provide a person engaged in the business of renting residential property and who has failed to obtain a rental dwelling unit business license, or failed to register a rental dwelling, with written notice, an opportunity to appeal and an opportunity to voluntarily comply prior to imposing the civil fine provided for in Chapter 34, section 34-86.
OLIVER
Agenda Item #0141 - Ord. 22-008
1st & 2nd Reading - Referred to PW&T
An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve Two One-Year Extensions of Contract 22002WDPS between the City of Wilmington and Municipal Maintenance Company for Pump, Valve and Miscellaneous Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Services
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to exercise two (2) one-year extension options for Contract 22002WDPS “Pump, Valve and Miscellaneous Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Services” with Municipal Maintenance Company.
Agenda Item #0142 - Ord. 22-009
1st & 2nd Reading - Referred to PW&T
An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve Two One-Year Extensions of Contract 22003WDPS between the City of Wilmington and Willier Electric Motor Repair Company, Inc. for Water Distribution System Electrical Equipment Management and Maintenance Services
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to exercise two (2) one-year extension options for Contract 22003WDPS “Water Distribution System Electrical Equipment Management and Maintenance Services” with Willier Electric Motor Repair Company, Inc.
Agenda Item #0143 - Ord. 22-010
1st & 2nd Reading - Referred to PW&T
An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve Two One-Year Extensions of Contract 22001PW-R between the City of Wilmington and DSC Solutions, LLC for Janitorial Services at the Municipal Complex
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to exercise two (2) one-year extension options for Contract 22001PW-R “Janitorial Services at the Municipal Complex” with DSC Solutions, LLC.
HARLEE
Agenda Item #0124 - Ord. 22-001
3rd & Final Reading - Passed
Approve the Removal of a Portion of North Pine Street, Located between East Sixth and East Seventh Streets, from the Official City Map
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the removal of a portion of North Pine Street, located between East Sixth and East Seventh Streets, from the Official City Map.
Agenda Item #0136 - Ord. 22-004
3rd & Final Reading - Passed
To Enact Certain Parking Regulations
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance approves various parking regulations in the City, including the addition and removal of certain bus stop signs, related to the DART Service Change/Wilmington Transit Corridor Improvement for Orange and King Streets.
Agenda Item #0144 - Ord. 22-011
1st & 2nd Reading - Referred to CD&UP
An Ordinance to Rezone Three Parcels of Land Located at the Southeast Corner of Fourth and Shipley Streets, Commonly Known As “Humble Park”, from a Zoning Classification of O (Open Space) to a Zoning Classification of C-3 (Central Retail)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance rezones three parcels of land located at the southeast corner of Fourth and Shipley Streets (being Tax Parcel Nos. 26-043.10-188, 26-043.10-189, and 26-043.10-190), which are commonly known as “Humble Park”, from a zoning classification of O (Open Space) to a zoning classification of C-3 (Central Retail).
CONGO (Harlee presented on behalf of Congo)
Agenda Item #0145 - Res. 22-011
Adopted
A Resolution Updating the Personnel Assignments for Standing Committees for the 108th Session of Wilmington City Council
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution amends Resolution No. 21-006, to update the personnel assignments for the 108th Session of Wilmington City Council Standing Committees.
MCCOY
Agenda Item #0146 - Ord.
1st & 2nd Reading - Held
An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve Two One-Year Extensions of Contract 21029PR between the City of Wilmington and Preferred Meals Systems, Inc. for the Summer Food Service Program
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to exercise two (2) one-year extension options for Contract 21029PR “Summer Food Service Program” with Preferred Meals Systems, Inc.
JOHNSON
Agenda Item #0147 - Ord. 22-012
1st & 2nd Reading - Referred to F&ED
An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve a Service Agreement between the City of Wilmington and Verizon Delaware LLC for N11 Dialing Service for Verizon's Telephone Exchange End-User Subscribers
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into a service agreement with Verizon Delaware LLC for N11 dialing service to allow Verizon’s telephone exchange end-user subscribers to access non-emergency City services by dialing the abbreviated telephone number “311”.
CABRERA
Agenda Item #0148 - Res. 22-012
Adopted
A Resolution Requesting Delaware General Assembly to Support House Bill No. 259 Regarding the Federal Alert System to Communicate Catastrophic Events
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution urges the Delaware General Assembly to support House Bill 259 that requires Delaware to use the Wireless Emergency Alert (“WEA”) system to notify the public of emergency alerts and requires that the emergency alert system be used when a catastrophic release occurs, with the alerts to be available in both Spanish and English to reach a larger population.
WALSH
Agenda Item #0149 - Res. 22-013
Adopted
A Resolution Approving the Office of Emergency Management’s Grant Application to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency for Funds Allocated Pursuant to the 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant, Supplemental American Rescue Plan Act
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution authorizes the Office of Emergency Management’s grant application to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency for 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant, Supplemental American Rescue Plan Act funds in the amount of $36,000.00. The funds will be used to support the operation of the Office of Emergency Management and the Emergency Operations Center.